ALEJANDRO PEREYRA-ALANIZ
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Experienced Medical Operations Specialist skilled in strategic collaboration and organizational management. Developed and executed contingency medical plans that enhanced operational readiness and led cross-functional teams. Managed budgets and resolved complex problems to deliver impactful results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Plans and Operations Specialist
United States Army South
Joint-Base San Antonio, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Operated as a Medical Plans and Operations Specialist within the Medical Operations Division, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff – Medical (ACSMED), US Army South (ARSOUTH).
- Developed, coordinated, and executed contingency and operational medical plans supporting US Army units in ARSOUTH Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Functioned as the ACSMED central point of control and coordination for all enduring plans.
- Advises Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and Defense Health Agency (DHA) leadership through written and oral briefs on corrective actions and mission support.
- Liaised with Ministries of Health, Education, and Agriculture in Latin American AOR to coordinate missions and training, ensuring effective collaboration.
- Directed development, staffing, and resourcing of Operations Plans (OPLANS) and Contingency Plans (CONPLANS) to enhance operational readiness.
- Synchronizes medical support activities across all functional areas, including Preventive Medicine, Veterinary, and medical logistics.
- Deploys 30% of the time throughout the AOR attending mission planning conferences, developing and briefing Health Service Support plans to US and Partner Nation personnel, and developing and executing full-dress medical rehearsals in support of mission execution operations.
- Directly coordinates with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Defense of Central and South American countries during medical planning to facilitate medical support operations within the AOR.
Account Executive (University Development Counselor) Level II
Grand Canyon University
San Antonio, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated remotely from Grand Canyon University in San Antonio, Texas as the leading Account Executive for military college enrollments.
- Recruited and assisted military service members, veterans, spouses, dependents, and Department of Defense employees in maximizing VA Education Benefits for higher education.
- Streamlined University enrollment process by interfacing with 120+ prospective candidates weekly through phone, in-person, email, and virtual platforms.
- Guided individuals in selecting an educational path from Grand Canyon University’s 250+ Online Programs.
- Planned, coordinated, synchronized, and executed multiple weekly University College Fair events involving 100+ participants.
- Traveled 30% of the time within the Continental U.S., including weekends and holidays, to attend Symposiums, Conferences, and College Fair events.
- Collaborated with CEOs and senior business leaders to establish strategic Education Alliance Partnerships.
- Provided professional presentations to Community and Veteran organizations regarding various Grand Canyon University Degree Programs.
Chief Medical Operations Sergeant Major
United States Army South
Joint-Base San Antonio, USA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Oversaw all medical functions, staff training, evaluations and performance of a 14-member multidisciplinary staff.
- Coordinated and secured funding for clinical and medical operations engagements across 31 countries in Central and South America.
- Received, reviewed, published, and disseminated plans, orders, and reports on a regular basis.
- Generated comprehensive plans outlining program and medical training growth strategies.
- Evaluated healthcare support activities to identify process improvement opportunities and implemented change management strategies.
- Ensured medical engagement plans and activities were nested with and supported SOUTHCOM’s and ARSOUTH’s Theater Campaign Plans and exercise training objectives in support of the Theatre Support Plan and Joint Mission Essential Tasks.
- Assessed logistical, medical treatment, evacuation, and International SOS support issues, ensuring timely and adequate medical support plans were in place for medical units deployed throughout the SOUTHCOM Theater, including JTF- GTMO and JTF-B.
- Deployed throughout the AOR 30% of the time, engaged in mission planning conferences, led key leader engagements, and executed staff assistance visits for the Operational Inspection Program.
- Directed foreign military professional development program, training and mentoring 200 joint-allies each year.
Chief Plans and Operations Sergeant Major
Camp Humphreys
S. Korea, South Korea
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Served as the Plans and Operations Sergeant Major for a forward-deployed Medical Brigade and Medical Activity-Korea, the only US Army MTOE medical brigade with a simultaneous Armistice Healthcare and Transition to Hostilities mission.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed large-scale multi-national military medical operations within a headquarters operations cell comprised of 28 Soldiers.
- Provided executive leadership and oversight of all administrative, operational, and planning for the medical organization’s six direct reporting units with a population of over 1,300 personnel.
- Directed process improvement efforts to enhance quality of deliverables and optimize collaboration among operational and training activities across cross-functional departments.
- Managed internal and external taskings, handling complex data and developing advanced platforms for data management.
- Executed long-term planning and forecasting of expenditures while reviewing policies, operations orders, and staff-generated products for alignment with mission objectives.
Clinical Operations Sergeant Major
Yongsan
S. Korea, South Korea
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed clinical operations management for a medical staff of 120 employees across multiple sites.
- Advised Chief of Clinical Operations on tactical execution of Health Service Support (HSS) at Echelons Above Brigade (EAB), ensuring effective operational planning.
- Led the Clinical Operations as Sergeant Major for a forward-deployed Medical Brigade and Medical Activity-Korea.
- Provided clinical guidance to tasks and Operations Orders (OPORD) from Eighth Army, Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC) and Medical Command (MEDCOM).
- Established and enforced standards for policies, regulations, and directives, promoting compliance and operational integrity.
- Fostered morale, welfare, physical fitness, and professional development for 13 Soldiers, enhancing overall unit readiness.
First Sergeant
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Advised Commander on tactics, training, and enlisted Soldiers' matters, enhancing decision-making and operational readiness.
- Directed daily operations for 164-bed slice of Combat Support Hospital, overseeing property management, vehicle maintenance, and medical support to I COPRs.
- Led initiatives to enhance the morale, welfare, physical fitness, and professional development of 67 Soldiers.
- Recommended promotions, professional military schooling, and training, contributing to career progression and discipline among Soldiers.
- Primary trainer for Warrior Tasks, Battle Drills, and Individual Soldiers skills.
- Facilitated professional development and financial literacy workshops for Soldiers.
- Ensured accurate tracking and accountability of $9.5M worth of property and medical equipment.
Chief Operations Sergeant Major
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, USA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led the Chief Operations Sergeant Major role for a medical organization with a population of 1,236 personnel and directed plans and operations as NCOIC for the 47th Combat Support Hospital.
- Oversaw medical support for I Corps Division and provided supplementary support for Madigan Army Community Medical Center and 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, ensuring operational readiness.
- Coordinated Division medical plans and operations, including training and force protection, while synchronizing deployment and redeployment activities for organizational element and Forward Surgical Team.
- Enhanced morale, welfare, physical fitness, and professional development for 26 Soldiers, fostering a resilient and capable unit.
- Managed a $2.5M equipment hand receipt and physical property valued at $450,000.
First Sergeant
Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed duties as the principal advisor to the Commander on tactics, training, and all matters pertaining to enlisted Soldiers.
- Executed medical support plan for major Forward Operating Base, providing health service support to over 20,000 Soldiers in multi-national military support force.
- Led daily operations of medical unit, establishing and monitoring goals, objectives, and operating procedures to enhance unit effectiveness.
- Directly responsible for the morale, welfare, physical fitness, and professional development of 84 Soldiers.
- Assisted the Commander in planning, coordination, and supervision of all training requirements that supported the Battalion’s mission.
- Coordinated Forward Surgical Team rotations to enhance operational readiness across the Area of Operations.
- Recommended promotions, professional military schooling, training, and discipline.
- Managed $2.5M hand receipt of property and medical equipment, ensuring accountability and operational readiness.
Platoon Sergeant
Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss, USA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed morale, welfare, physical fitness, and professional development of 26 soldiers, fostering a cohesive and motivated team.
- Sustained medical readiness of 385 soldiers by coordinating multiple assessments and collaborating with William Beaumont Medical Center.
- Advised commander on medical readiness of 385 soldiers to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Provided medical support to all field operations and allocated medical support to Garrison Operations.
- Created and managed the Brigade Combat Lifesaver program.
- Planned, orchestrated, and led the execution of Combat Testing Lane III for the Field Expert Medical Badge.
- Maintained equipment valued in excess of $500,000 and managed a monthly budget of $15,000.
Senior Medical Instructor (Bilingual)
Panama City
Panama City, Panama
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Directed medical instruction and planning for a 12-Soldier Joint-Planning Assistance Team (J-PAT), aiding Border Patrol personnel in counter narco-terrorist operations in Central America.
- Conceived, planned, implemented, and managed the foreign medical training program.
- Instructed Central American border patrol officers in Emergency Trauma and Basic Combat Lifesaver (in Spanish).
- Primary trainer for all emergency medical trauma training for Border Patrol personnel in austere locations.
- Traveled 40% of the time within the Central American Region to deliver Emergency Medical Technician refresher courses to Panamanian medics and Tactical Combat Casualty Care courses to both medical and non-medical personnel.
- Collaborated with Hospital Medical Directors and medical department heads to assess medical capabilities and align support with J-PAT mission objectives.
- Partnered with U.S. Embassy, Security Cooperation Office Staff, and Joint Task Force-Bravo to enhance support for Humanitarian Assistance Missions in the AOR.
Senior Drill Sergeant
Joint Base San Antonio
Joint Base San Antonio, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Advised Company Commander and First Sergeant on Soldier performance, training, health and welfare, discipline, and professional development.
- Led, mentored, and supervised a team of seven Drill Sergeants.
- Ensured compliance with internal and external requirements through oversight of subordinate work.
- Disciplined, counseled, and trained 1,800 recruits in physical fitness and professional development.
- Facilitated learning through diverse methods, including classroom, hands-on, and mission/information briefings.
- Coordinated with the First Sergeant and Commander to execute Battle Task Training and Field Training Exercises.
- Served as a liaison between Company, the Army Medical Department and School Department of Nursing Branch for over 1,800 Soldiers in three military occupational skills (MOS) awaiting training.
- Incorporated Composite Risk Management (CRM) into every training event to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Managed organizational property and equipment valued over $350,000.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Management, Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Health Sciences
Kaplan University
Fort Lauderdale, FL01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Management and Leadership
Webster University
Saint Louis, MISkills
- Medical operations
- Risk management
- Policy enforcement
- Strategic planning
- Strategic collaboration
- Cross-functional leadership
- Training and development
- Budget management
- Organizational management
- Virtual communication
- Microsoft Office 365
- Windows OS expertise
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Mac / Microsoft Windows
Honors And Awards
- Inducted into the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business (Eta Chi Chapter)
- Inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3)
Specialized Military Training
- Leadership: U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
- Spanish Language (Defense Language Proficiency Test)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
- Leader Management and Development
- Master Resilience Instructor
- Deployable Medical Systems Trainer
- Retention Manager
- Instructor/Trainer
Additional Military Experience
- Primary Care and Community Medicine Department Manager
- Physical Exams and Population Health Clinic Manager
- One Station Training Medical Processing Department Manager
- Health Services Team Chief
- Treatment Team Chief
- Aide/Evacuation Team Chief
- Medical Section Chief
- Emergency Room Team Leader
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Inducted into the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business (Eta Chi Chapter)
Timeline
Medical Plans and Operations Specialist
United States Army South
01.2023 - Current
Account Executive (University Development Counselor) Level II
Grand Canyon University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Chief Medical Operations Sergeant Major
United States Army South
01.2018 - 01.2022
Chief Plans and Operations Sergeant Major
Camp Humphreys
01.2017 - 01.2018
Clinical Operations Sergeant Major
Yongsan
01.2016 - 01.2017
First Sergeant
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
01.2014 - 01.2015
Chief Operations Sergeant Major
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
01.2013 - 01.2014
First Sergeant
Fort Bliss
01.2010 - 01.2012
Platoon Sergeant
Fort Bliss
01.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Medical Instructor (Bilingual)
Panama City
01.2008 - 01.2009
Senior Drill Sergeant
Joint Base San Antonio
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Management, Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Health Sciences
Kaplan University
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Management and Leadership
Webster University